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WEIGHTANKA is a deadweight anchor device to EN795:1997 – class ‘E’
‘WEIGHTANKA’ should never be used during periods when there is frost, ice or snow on the roof.
‘WEIGHTANKA’ should not be used to support horizontal lines or for abseiling – special products
‘WIREANKA’ and ‘ACCESSANKA’ are available for these applications.
All Users Must Be Fully Conversant With The Instructions For Use Supplied With This Anchor Device.
Number Of Users
A)
For Fall Arrest Purposes – Max one user at any one time
B)
For Restraint – Providing that the combination of the position of the weightanka and the use of
fixed length harnesses ensure that the users are not able to approach within 0.5m of a roof
edge or other opening – Max Two Users.
All Users Should Be Protected By An Energy Absorber To EN355.
‘WEIGHTANKA’ should be positioned with no part of the assembly less than 2500mm from any roof
edge or roof opening. There must always be sufficient clearance to arrest a falling person, see
Instructions For Use. The path of a falling person must be free from obstacles (e.g. Canopies).
EN 795:1997 Class E Manufacturers Serial No. 2086
Disposal
The Weightanka system consists predominantly of ferrous metals protected with zinc rich coatings -
with the exception of the rubber pads.
The system can, therefore, be disposed of in a scrap-metal facility
